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I wanted to bring to your attention a pro-abortion documentary titled La peur au ventre ("Fear in the Gut" or “Gut-Wrenching Fear”), which will air on Quebec’s public educational network Télé-Québec on October 21st at 8 PM. This documentary focuses on the impact in Canada of the overturning of Roe v. Wade in the United States. Unfortunately, it presents a strongly pro-abortion narrative, aiming to instill fear among abortion supporters. You can watch the trailer here on Télé-Québec or on Facebook.

Screen shot of the documentary “Gut-Wrenching Fear”. The man’s sign reads “Abortion is the number 1 cause of mortality in Canada”. Click to see the trailer.

The documentary features footage from the Marches for Life in Ottawa, Washington, D.C., and Quebec, where Quebec Life Coalition (QLC) is prominently showcased. Notably, it includes my confrontation (staged by the director) with a Quebec Solidaire MNA during the Quebec March for Life. As expected, this film is a piece of pro-abortion propaganda, a direct contrast to the documentary Roe Canada, produced with the help of our parent organization, Campaign Life Coalition.

However, what stands out in the documentary is the acknowledgment by our opponents that our pro-life movement has a coherent political plan. In fact, a pro-abortion activist mentions this explicitly in the trailer, and she’s not wrong. Our plan is coherent: we don’t just oppose abortion, euthanasia, and other societal ills. We are working toward a Christian society where everything—including the laws of our country—is ordered to the glory of God. This doesn’t mean a “theocracy,” but it is an alternative to the secular atheism that reigns today, allowing abortion and other evils to be tolerated in the name of a misunderstood “freedom,” which is actually license.

A Coherent Vision for the Common Good

What sets Quebec Life Coalition apart from other pro-life groups is precisely this coherent vision. We don’t just focus on opposing abortion; we seek to restore the foundations of the common good and the ultimate purpose of man, which is union with Christ. This vision drives everything we do: we help mothers in need, we educate the public on the moral and psychological dangers of abortion, and we pray for the conversion of hearts, all with the aim of creating a society that glorifies God.

Quebec Life Coalition: Leading the Charge

This documentary clearly shows that QLC is at the forefront of the pro-life movement in Quebec. As president, I was filmed for nearly two hours during various pro-life events, both in Washington and in Quebec. This demonstrates that QLC is doing the heavy lifting where the battle is most intense, and we need your support to do even more.

Why Quebec Matters

Quebec is often seen as the weak link in Canada when it comes to pro-life legislation and politics. For now, it is a very left-leaning province, and the rest of Canada will struggle to move forward until Quebec reconnects with its Christian heritage. That’s why supporting Quebec Life Coalition is crucial not only for Quebec, but for the entire Canadian pro-life movement. As long as Quebec remains secularist and in rebellion against God, it will continue to support abortion; and as long as Quebec supports abortion, the rest of Canada will remain trapped in the Culture of Death.

Five Days Left to Reach Our Goal

We have just five days remaining in our fall fundraising campaign, and we are still 1,102 dollars short of our $12,000 goal. Your support is essential for us to continue this vital work. Every donation, no matter the size, brings us closer to our goal and helps us defend life, protect families, and build a society where faith guides our laws and culture.

Please consider donating today to help us reach our goal and keep Quebec Life Coalition strong in our fight for a pro-life future in Quebec and Canada.

May God bless you for your continued prayers and generosity.

For Life,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

P.S. Don't forget that tomorrow, October 6th, the annual Life Chain event will take place across North America and beyond. This is a unique opportunity to gather in prayer and publicly witness in favor of life, from conception to natural death. To find a Life Chain in Quebec, check out the list of locations at en.cqv.qc.ca/chain2024

By Brian Jenkins (Quebec Life Coalition) - Photo: Cavan for Adobe/Adobe Stock

The 40-day prayer vigil for the end of abortion has completed its first week and so far, we have provided support to two expectant families and to a single mother of a newborn.

The prayer vigil is being done in Sherbrooke, QC, this fall. This is the fourth consecutive year the Quebec Life Coalition has done the vigil in this Eastern Township community, a vigil which began this past Wednesday, September 25. Five men and women have joined me to pray for protection of unborn life either at our familiar vigil location or to saunter around the Lac des Nations recreational area and meet and exchange the locals.

Returning to the families we have helped, on Sunday, our pregnancy support line received a call from a university student whose spouse is pregnant. The foreign student was asking about services that would help his wife carry their child to term. I told him about a government run program that matches pregnant women with medical services including finding a physician. The man was grateful.

On Day 7, while vigilating with Rejean, a man passed us by and then stopped to read our pregnancy support sign. Approaching us, he explained that his wife is pregnant with their second child, and he then inquired about what services we offer. He added that his wife is currently enrolled in a nutritional program for expectant mothers and has a good relationship with the attending agent, yet he has medical concerns that have yet to be addressed. Again, I suggested the same provincial government program noted earlier for matching physicians or health centre with a pregnant woman.

Finally, as the vigil began, I received a call from one of our collaborators. She operates a pregnancy support centre which includes a used clothing depot. One of the pregnant women for whom we two collaborated this past spring called her asking for baby clothes. Her young daughter born this past April has outgrown her clothes. Our collaborator assembled four boxes of clothes to give but requires a driver to deliver them to the mother. Working together we have arranged the transport and will deliver the goods this weekend.

These are some of the fruits of the prayer vigil in Sherbrooke. The vigil runs through to Sunday, November 3. Your prayers will help continue this outreach and support activity.

We're 7 days away from the end of our Fall 2024 fundraising campaign, and we've managed to raise close to 56% of our total. Thank you to everyone who donated. We need your help to continue defending faith, family and life, from conception to natural death. Thank you for your prayers and financial support.

I wanted to take a moment to update you on the important work we’ve been doing during this fall’s 40-day prayer vigil for the end of abortion, as well as share a critical update regarding our ongoing fundraising campaign.

The prayer vigil in Sherbrooke, QC, is now entering its second week. This is the fourth consecutive year we’ve held the vigil in this community, which began on Wednesday, September 25th. So far, we've seen real, tangible results from our efforts: we've been able to provide support to two expectant families and to a single mother of a newborn.

Let me share with you some of these encounters:

• On Sunday, our pregnancy support line (1-855-871-4442) received a call from a foreign university student whose spouse is expecting. He reached out to us, concerned about how they could access the necessary services to ensure a healthy pregnancy. We were able to direct him to a government-run program that helps pregnant women find medical services, including a physician. The relief in his voice was palpable—he and his wife now have hope for their growing family, thanks to your prayers and support.
• A few days later, while praying at our vigil location, I had a conversation with a man whose wife is pregnant with their second child. Though his wife is enrolled in a nutritional program for expectant mothers, he had medical concerns that hadn't been addressed. Once again, I recommended the provincial program that connects pregnant women with physicians and healthcare services. He was deeply appreciative of the information, which brought them one step closer to feeling secure about their baby's health.
• Lastly, I received a call from one of our collaborators who operates a pregnancy support centre. A young mother we had helped earlier this year, who gave birth in April, was in need of baby clothes, as her little one had outgrown everything. Our collaborator gathered four boxes of clothes, and with some coordination, we arranged for the clothes to be delivered to this mother. It’s amazing to witness how our network of support grows stronger, thanks to your prayers and contributions.

The vigil in Sherbrooke will continue until Sunday, November 3rd, and we are confident that with your continued prayers and involvement, we will reach even more families in need.

One Week Left for Our Fall Campaign: Help Us Reach Our Goal

As we move forward with our prayer vigils and other pro-life initiatives, we want to remind you that we have just one week left in our fall fundraising campaign. We still need $5,255 to reach our goal of $12,000 for this season.

Your support is absolutely essential for us to continue doing what we do—protecting faith, family, and life here in Quebec and beyond. Whether through vigils like the one in Sherbrooke, our pregnancy support services, or our educational outreach, your donations make it possible for us to help expectant families, single mothers, and individuals who need guidance and hope.

Please consider donating today to help us reach our goal and keep this vital work alive. Every contribution, no matter the size, brings us closer to building a culture of life in Quebec.

Thank you for your continued prayers, generosity, and support.

For Life,

Brian Jenkins
Vice-President and Outreach Coordinator
Quebec Life Coalition

We're 10 days away from the end of our Fall 2024 fundraising campaign, and we've managed to raise close to 50% of our total. Thank you to everyone who donated. We need your help to continue defending faith, family and life, from conception to natural death. Thank you for your prayers and financial support.

I wanted to send you this quick email to remind you that the Life Chain will be held this Sunday, October 6, at the locations and times (normally 2pm-3pm) listed on our website.

There's nothing simpler, and more meaningful and effective, than the Life Chain to show that we don't agree with abortion, and that we're standing up to say “no” to the killing of unborn children. This October 6, thousands of pro-lifers all over North America and beyond will stand on the streets of their city, town, village, neighborhood, to pray for an hour, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm (there are exceptions, please check your local Chain) with signs to clearly show their disagreement with abortion.

A child participates in a Montreal Life Chain.

To date, we have a good 20 locations in Quebec, a big improvement on last year, when we had 11. Nevertheless, our goal for this year is 33 locations. So I strongly encourage you, if you don't have a Life Chain in your area, to sign up as a chain leader (by writing to us at [email protected] or simply by replying to this e-mail). We'll do everything we can to recruit other pro-lifers to join you.

Don't let the relative simplicity of this initiative make you think it won't be effective. On the contrary, this very simplicity is its strength: what could be easier than to put ourselves in prayer, for an hour of “vigil”, for the unborn children killed by the tens of thousands (100,000 in all in Canada) in our so-called “civilized” country? When the time comes to give an account to our Creator, don't let him say that “you couldn't watch for one hour”!

So watch, just one hour, for the unborn this Sunday, October 6, 2024. If you can't start a chain near you (by contacting us), you can join one already organized. The list of chains is here.

The 23 locations (to date) of the 2024 Life Chain -- our goal for this year is 33!

Please consider starting a Chain in your community by replying to this email. We'll provide you with all the signs you need, and we'll try to contact pro-lifers near you to join you. All you have to do is reply today. If, however, you can't start a new chain, please join an existing one on Sunday, October 6.

Actions like the Life Chain are only possible thanks to your participation and donations. We need your continued support to keep organizing and to keep growing the number of chains in Quebec. We set a goal of $12,000 for our fall fundraising campaign, and so far we've raised $5,573. With just under two weeks to go, we still have $6,427 to raise. Every dollar you give helps us fight for faith, family and life, from conception to natural death.

Thank you for your generosity and your prayers.

In Jesus Christ,

Georges Buscemi
President, Quebec Life Coalition

We have entered week 2 of 3 of our Fall 2024 fundraising campaign. We need your help to continue defending faith, family and life from conception to natural death. Thank you for your prayers and financial support.

At Quebec Life Coalition, we firmly believe that it is our duty to protect human life from conception to natural death. Today, I'd like to tell you about one of our key projects: our “Enceinte et inquiète” (Pregnant and worried) ministry, a concrete help service for pregnant women in difficulty, which testifies to the importance of choosing life, even in the most difficult moments.

A screenshot from the Enceinte et inquiète website (click to see the site).

Recently, we helped Danielle, a mother-to-be who was sleeping on the floor and facing many challenges. Thanks to your support, we were able to provide her with a bed and accompany her throughout her pregnancy. We even helped her obtain furniture so that her social worker could visit her in better conditions. It's gestures like these that transform lives.

Mary, another woman we supported, came to Canada as a student with no health insurance. Pregnant, she found herself on her own to cope with the medical costs associated with giving birth. Thanks to your generosity, we were able to provide her with moral and financial support, enabling her to get through this ordeal with dignity.

By Brian Jenkins (Quebec Life Coalition) – Photo: goodluz/Adobe Stock

Sherbrooke – I've travelled to this eastern township community to bring the pro-life message for the next forty-days.

This is my fourth foray, having first come here in the fall of 2020 and every fall since and always for forty days.

The principal reason for coming to Sherbrooke is to coordinate the 40-day prayer vigil for the end of abortion. This is a twelve-hour daily activity, from 7am to 7pm, for forty consecutive days. While praying and offering love and support to abortion-bound mothers near one of the two local abortion facilities, those who accompany me also offer an educational facet to men and women who stop to exchange with us on the topic of abortion.

In addition, I have gathered locals over the past years to form Life Chains. This is a one-hour activity held on the first Sunday of October every year, from 2pm to 3pm. The next Life Chain is set for Sunday, October 6, 2024, and so far, 21 separate chains are getting ready to voice support in the public right of way in the province for the protection of unborn life.

Demonstration in Ottawa on September 20th, 2024.

By Augustin Hamilton (Quebec Life Coalition) - Photo: David Krayden/X

On September 20th, 2024, thousands of citizens in more than 50 cities across Canada demonstrated against the indoctrination of LGBT ideology in schools.

In Montreal, the march organised by the group Ensemble pour protéger nos enfants brought a substantial presence, including parents with their children and members of Quebec Life Coalition. The participants had to contend with an even larger and well-organised counter-demonstration, which repeatedly impeded the march's progress. This suggests that they were not mainly ordinary citizens who disagreed, but LGBT activists who are probably receiving funding from Justin Trudeau's government.

Participants in the 1 Million March 4 Children, Montreal, September 20th, 2024. - Photo: Arpad Nagy

Today marks the 6th day of our Fall 2024 fundraising campaign. We need your help to continue defending faith, family and life, from conception to natural death. Thank you for your prayers and financial support.

Last Friday, my Quebec Life Coalition colleagues in Montreal had the opportunity to participate in the Million March for Children, as part of a nationwide movement to oppose the indoctrination of gender ideology in our public schools. Our presence was important, but it was clear we faced significant opposition.

The counter-protesters were not only well-organized, but they also outnumbered the pro-family side at various points along the route, blocking the parents' path multiple times. Thanks to the excellent work of the police, tensions remained contained, but the situation underscored a crucial point: this was not an environment fit for young children, despite the admirable effort of parents who ensured their children’s safety amidst the chaos.

This counter-protest did not materialize by accident. Many of these activists are likely from LGBTQ+ organizations that benefit from large-scale federal funding under the Trudeau government. For example, programs like the Federal LGBTQ2 Action Plan provide millions of dollars to support these groups and their initiatives. Meanwhile, the mainstream media media continues to frame their narrative, making it difficult for our movement to gain a fair hearing.

By Brian Jenkins (Quebec Life Coalition) - Picture: L'Odyssée de la Vie/YouTube

Sunday morning, I arrived at the vigil location, my prayer partner Denis awaiting my arrival. We chatted and after making a few prayer intentions began a rosary.

Despite being a Sunday morning, the vigil location, the intersection of Berri and St. Catherine Streets, was not deserted. One group that is drawn to this spot are the rideshare travellers, men and woman who come here to meet drivers that will take them to Ottawa, Quebec City and elsewhere.

Today, one traveller caught my attention. A petite young woman, about twenty-five years old, arrived shortly after I did travel bags in hand. Alone, I was surprised how close she stood or walked around Denis and me. She moved around, at times in front of Denis and I, at other moments, behind us, always maintaining a close distance to us.

No eye contact had yet been made between the young lady and me, not until standing some fifteen feet away, she gestured impolitely with her hand towards me. I took this as a sign of an openness to exchange.

“What do you think about abortion?” I asked. So began an exchange lasting until her driver arrived and she got in and left.

Photo : Freepik

Money was a recurring theme this past week with two women that the Quebec Life Coalition’s pregnancy support program is currently assisting.

On Saturday, Danielle reached out, asking if we could meet, and she gratefully accepted my offer to grab a few groceries. After a quick run to Maxi, I stopped by her place, where the conversation soon turned to finances. Danielle had borrowed some money from a friend to cover her rent and other essentials, but now her friend was asking for repayment. She wondered if QLC might be able to help with a thousand dollars to ease her burden.

Meanwhile, Mary, who gave birth in April, called me after a recent meeting with her immigration lawyer. Since she lives outside of Montreal, I thought it would be a good chance to catch up with her. We met downtown, her four-month-old in tow, and found a spot at a nearby McDonald's. As we navigated the messiness of our Big M's, the topic of her unpaid birthing fees came up. Mary, being in Canada on a visitor visa with no health insurance, was wondering if QLC could lend a hand.

But where are the fathers?